Salvador to Recife

Salvador to Recife

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Salvador to Recife Schedule

Salvador to Recife Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Azul Economy #AD284500:10 - 01:30BRL 702
Catedral Executive 03:30 - 21:00BRL 351
Azul Economy #AD273005:55 - 07:10BRL 2,003
Azul Economy #AD273006:00 - 07:15BRL 918
Catedral Executive 09:15 - 03:25BRL 181
Azul Economy #AD900310:20 - 12:10BRL 798
GOL Economy #G3194812:35 - 14:05BRL 936
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA779115:15 - 17:05BRL 883
GOL Economy #G3188816:40 - 18:05BRL 1,277
Itapemirim Suzantur Semi Sleeper 19:00 - 09:00BRL 168
Expresso Guanabara Sleeper 20:30 - 10:46BRL 128
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA779123:40 - 01:30BRL 861

Transportation from Salvador to Recife

Facts about the transport from Salvador to Recife

Cheapest Transport$33
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure1:20 AM
Latest Departure11:55 PM
Departures per day19
Distance945 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAzul, Catedral, Expresso Guanabara, Expresso Sao Luiz, GOL, Itapemirim Suzantur, LATAM Airlines Group

How to get from Salvador to Recife

Travelling between Salvador and Recife is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 207.98 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 32.22.

How long does it take to get from Salvador to Recife?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 19 hours to travel between Salvador and Recife depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Salvador and Recife. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 18h 54m to reach Recife.

How much does it cost to get from Salvador to Recife?

Travelling between Salvador and Recife can be as cheap as USD 32.22 if you opt for a Itapemirim Suzantur bus and as expensive as USD 207.98 if you buy a Azul flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Salvador and Recife ?

  • 12 from Salvador to Recife starting from 07:00 Salvador Bus Station until 21:00 Salvador Bus Station
  • 7 from Salvador to Recife starting from 01:20 Salvador Airport until 23:55 Salvador Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Salvador to Recife.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Salvador to Recife, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 133.02.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Salvador and Recife

Azul, GOL, LATAM Airlines Group

Bus

Travelling from Salvador to Recife overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Salvador and Recife

Catedral, Expresso Guanabara, Expresso Sao Luiz, Itapemirim Suzantur

What is the most popular transport to get from Salvador to Recife?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus